Fire pit rules in Red Bank, NJ — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Fire pits in Red Bank must comply with NJ Fire Code Section 307.4.2. Recreational fires require 25-foot clearance (15 feet in approved containers). NJDEP requires elevated containers. Permanent installations need construction permits. Fire Marshal may order extinguishment at any time.
Fire pits in Red Bank are governed by NJ Uniform Fire Code Section 307.4.2 and NJDEP regulations. Recreational fires (fuel area 3 feet or less diameter, 2 feet or less height) must maintain 25-foot clearance from structures and combustible materials. In approved containers (currently only BBQ grills qualify for the reduced setback), 15-foot clearance applies. The NJDEP mandates elevated containers for all outdoor fires, prohibiting ground-level burning. Permanent fire pit installations require construction permits. Only clean, dry wood or gas fuel is permitted. Fires must be constantly attended. If law enforcement or fire department personnel order extinguishment, compliance is immediate — no appeal process. Violations can result in fines up to $5,000.
Unpermitted fire pit: code violation. NJDEP ground-level fire: up to $5,000. Refusal to extinguish: arrest possible.
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